Sardines
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Dolores
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico ✓ verified
Dolores is the flagship canned-sardine brand of Grupo Pinsa, Sinaloa's largest employer. Packed in Mazatlán from Gulf of California Pacific sardine, its oval cans in tomato sauce with chiles are a Mexican pantry staple.
At a glance
| Country | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Region | Sinaloa |
| City | Mazatlán |
| Founded | Grupo Pinsa has operated for over 30 years; its Pesca Azteca fleet dates to 1984 and its dedicated 'Sardison' sardine plant opened in 2016. A specific founding year for the Dolores brand was not captured. |
| Company | Flagship brand of Grupo Pinsa |
| Price | $$ — mid-range |
| Species | Sardinops sagax (Pacific sardine (sardina Monterrey)) · Regional default |
| Owner | Grupo Pinsa |
Notable facts
- Grupo Pinsa is Sinaloa's largest employer, with roughly 6,000 direct jobs.
- Species is the regional default Sardinops sagax ('sardina Monterrey') from the Gulf of California; the individual label was not captured this pass.
Behind the tin
The brand is owned by Grupo Pinsa.
Products
Sardina en Salsa de Tomate (oval)
Sardina 'Cuarto Club'
Evidence & uncertainties
Overall sourcing confidence for this profile: ✓ verified — corroborated by two or more sources.
Species — Regional default: The default species for this region; no direct per-product evidence yet.